2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 38 2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Ministry Admission Standards The Cedarville University Master of Ministry (M. Min.) program invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases. • Students not meeting admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Recommendations from a pastor and an academic referent/ professor. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the M.Min. program within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.Min. program for the 2020–21 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. Audit is $200 per semester hour. The graduation fee for the M.Min. program for the 2020–21 academic year is $100. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit cedarville.edu/gradaid. Academic Advising Upon admission into the M.Min. program, each student is assigned a program advisor. The program advisor assists in helping the students with class scheduling and other graduate processes. Faculty members provide career and course advice. Degree-seeking students may review their academic program progression by selecting the Progress tab option in Student Planning at cedarville.edu/studentplanning . Course Sequencing The M.Min. program may be completed in as little as one year. Contact your program advisor for information about full-time and part-time completion options. Course Load A minimum of 38 semester hours is required for graduation. Transfer Credits In keeping with to the general requirements for the transfer of graduate credits, students may transfer up to nineteen (19) semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited program into this program. Any transfer courses must be graduate level, completed with a grade of B (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or higher, and must be similar in content to courses offered by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Transfer credit is not included in the cumulative grade point average. To request transfer credit, send an official transcript directly from the transfer institution to the Office of the Registrar at Cedarville University. Once the official transcript is received, the program director will evaluate the transfer request. The Office of the Registrar will send a notification email when approved transfer credits have been added to the transcript. Ministry Internship A part-time ministry internship serves as the capstone experience for the M.Min. program. The student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to begin the internship. This mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor takes place following all program coursework. This experience lasts approximately eight weeks, and the requirements include: • Developing a personal philosophy of ministry • Keeping weekly journal to evaluate personal ministry strengths and weaknesses • Reading reaction papers • Teaching observation, planning, experience, and self- evaluation • Forming individual mentor/mentee relationships • Completing leadership development and observation The Program Director will work alongside students to craft a meaningful internship experience. The field mentors are required to complete training to ensure that course objectives are met and that students have a rich and profitable experience.